Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open Men's Preview - All Eyes on Nadal

With Monte Carlo and Rome titles already under his belt, Rafael Nadal is all set to create history on home soil whereas defending champion Federer is once again under the radar for performing below expectations. Who will emerge victorious on Spanish soil? Read on to find out....!

There is a popular saying in the world of SPORTS - 'Records are meant to be broken'. Perhaps Andre Agassi and Rafael Nadal can relate to it in more than one way. Rightly so as both Agassi and the Spanish Armada- Rafa are tied for most number of Masters series triumphs - 17. Nadal enters the home event in Madrid with major stake at history to surpass Andre Agassi's record set in 2004. Interestingly, another sporting Hero has a chance to tie these two 'Icons' and win his 17th Masters trophy and no marks for guessing, who the Maestro is. Roger Federer, with 16 titles comes to Madrid with hopes of title defence and is under severe pressure due to bad form and shocking losses. Let's take a look at the draw-analysis and find out more about the ever-changing world of men's tennis.